Halloween Horror Nights, the premier horror event in the country, will return August 28th, and fans will get a first glimpse into what creators have planned for the milestone 35th event this weekend. A panel at Megacon will offer a glimpse behind the curtain into how teams create scary experiences year after year. Here’s more.
Halloween Horror Nights 35 Logo, New Details Coming
The logo above features “35” with a red and black gradient set against what appears to be a dark wood grain backdrop. The vibes certainly align with rumors of a circus theme or, perhaps, a circus icon for the event.
Here’s the BEHIND THE SCREAMS: CRAFTING 35 YEARS OF FEAR AT UNIVERSAL ORLANDO’S HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS panel description. The panel will be held this Saturday, March 21st at 10:30am as a main stage event:
Step behind the screams and hear from some of the twisted minds who bring Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights to life as the event prepares to unleash a new slate of nightmares for its milestone 35th anniversary this fall. In this panel, the creators and storytellers behind the wildly popular event pull back the curtain and offer a glimpse into the creation of Halloween Horror Nights—from the earliest sparks of an idea to the final spine tingling scare, to the artistry, innovation and pure creative madness that happens in between. You’ll discover how haunted houses, scare zones, and unforgettable characters evolve each year, and why Halloween Horror Nights continues to captivate guests and cement its legacy as the World’s Premier Halloween Event…with a few surprises along the way.
Panelists include:
- Mike Aiello, Senior Director of Entertainment Creative Development, Universal Orlando Resort
- Lora Sauls, Assistant Director of Entertainment Creative Development & Show Direction, Universal Orlando Resort
- Charles Gray, Senior Show Director of Entertainment Creative Development, Universal Orlando Resort.
Beyond the Megacon hint at “a few surprises along the way”, some Universal influencers received mail teasing that “a legacy of nightmares begins to unveil on March 21, 2026”.
For everything we know about Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights 35, check out our dedicated 2026 event page below!
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